Operatic Scandals: Controversies and Censorship in 19th-Century Opera
At the very tail end of the 19th Century arrives one of the most discussed and criticized operas. Richard Strauss’s Salomé (Op.54) is a setting … Read more
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How to Promote Your Music
Independent music artists do not always have the same access to financial resources as chart-topping artists working with major music labels. DISCLOSURE: This post may … Read more
What Do You Call Music Without Lyrics?
Simply put, music without lyrics is called instrumental music. But before you think it is a genre, stop right there; it isn’t. DISCLOSURE: This post … Read more
What Is A Measure In Music?
Here we have the opportunity to take a close look at another part of the theoretical side of music. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate … Read more
What Is Timbre In Music?
Students in music classes across Europe are regularly taught about the elements of music. This term refers to words that describe vital components that are … Read more
Portamento vs Glissando: What’s The Difference?
Portamento and glissando are both techniques related to the continuous gliding of a given note towards the next one, as if one note is being … Read more
How To Identify A Violin Without Label?
When customers are interested in purchasing a new instrument, the first things that they look for are quality and price. Those characteristics are directly related … Read more
What Key Am I Singing In?
Knowing what key you are singing in is essential because it needs to fit into your natural and comfortable singing range. If you over-extend your … Read more
Is E Flat the Same as D Sharp?
In modern music, E♭ and D♯ are the same note (s) on paper and in sound, just spelled differently. But E♭ and D♯ are also … Read more
Is Middle C C3 or C4?
If you ask any musician, “is middle C C3 or C4?” you will get two different answers. Some will say C3, while others (and the … Read more
10 Steps To Become A Professional Violinist
For many, music is just a hobby. For others it is something more serious – a career. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning … Read more
Beato Ear Training: A Review
Ear training usually strikes fear into music students. When I was learning the piano and preparing for my exams, I often got frustrated with ear … Read more
What Is The Average Cost Of A Violin Lesson
Are you interested in learning the violin and wondering how much a violin lesson costs? DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you … Read more
How To Learn Piano Without Teacher
The piano is an instrument that needs absolutely no introduction at all. It is one of the most popular instruments around, and this has been … Read more
How To Learn Jazz Guitar Without Teacher
The jazz guitar was created for jazz music itself and is one of the most popular types of guitar variants out there. It goes without … Read more